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Trace the events of history’s largest invasion on June 6, 1944, from Normandy’s beaches to the liberation of Paris. At charming ports of call local experts discuss life along the Seine River, ranging from medieval history to Impressionist art.

Highlights

• Delve into the events of D-Day with experts at Sainte Mere Eglise and Utah and Omaha Beaches.
• Explore the historic sites of Paris’s World War II occupation and learn about its final liberation in August 1944.
• Voyage along the Seine in comfort aboard a deluxe two-deck river ship.
• Enjoy the opportunity to spend two nights and two full days in Paris - one is spent on board the vessel and one in a hotel.

Program Notes

06/14/2015, 10/03/15, and 10/11/15 will start in Paris and the cruise will operate Paris to Honfleur and end with 5 nights in Caen.

6/14/15 and 10/11/15 sail on the MS France.
4/3/2015, 5/15/2015, 9/2/20115, and 10/3/2015 sail on the MS Seine Princess.

The May 15, 2015 date is a special Road Scholar 40th Anniversary celebration!

Activity Notes

Extensive walking along unpaved lanes and cobblestoned streets; some stairs without railings and/or uneven. Participants should be able to stand for at least one hour.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!